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Hundreds of volunteers have helped delegations and individuals follow the procedure when paying tribute to the late General Secretary.

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The Party Leader's lifelong devotion to the nation and frugal lifestyle earns him popular respect.

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The respect-paying ceremony of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong is organized in the national mourning etiquette at the National Funeral Hall, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi, from 7 AM to 10 PM on July 25 and from 7 AM to 1 PM on July 26, 2024.

Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Military Commission, passed away on July 19 at the age of 80.

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According to writer Cho Chul Hyeon, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is an outstanding disciple of President Ho Chi Minh who has worked and sacrificed his whole life for the peace and prosperity of the country.

Under the leadership of the Central Committee, the Politburo, and the Secretariat, led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the diplomatic work of the Vietnamese Party and State has achieved "numerous important and historically significant results, becoming a bright and impressive highlight in the overall achievements of the country.

General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has expressed concern for culture and consistently emphasized the crucial role of culture in the nation's development.

The public will have one and a half days starting from July 25 to pay their respects to the Party’s leader.

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The governments of two countries that share a special friendship with Vietnam declare a day of mourning.

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The Party Chief's funeral will be held as a national mourning.

The funeral of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong will be organised in the national mourning etiquette.

Born and raised in Hanoi, a city steeped in cultural traditions that embody the essence of the nation, he holds a special affection for the city and its people, nurturing a profound passion for preserving invaluable cultural treasures.

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